Music by Zhou Long was presented in an interactive lecture-concert at the Hangzhou Grand Theatre on Tuesday, as part of the Hangzhou Spring Music Festival.

The event featured the composer’s String Quintet arrangement of Eight Chinese Folk Songs, introduced through a lecture outlining the musical ideas and cultural context behind the work, followed by a two-part performance. Admission to the concert was free, drawing an engaged audience.

In a moment of lively interaction, first violinist Liu Yang encouraged listeners to join in with the well-known melody of “Fangma Shange,” prompting the audience to echo its rhythmic calls. The exchange brought the folk material to life, offering listeners a direct and participatory experience of the music’s origins.

Filmed on April 14, 2026 in Hangzhou.

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